Convert from Active voice to Passive Voice - A Child likes toys

Appeared in: RML Lucknow - 2021

Explanation

The original sentence is in the simple present tense ('likes').
The rule for passive voice in the simple present is: Object + am/is/are + Past Participle (V3) + by + Subject.
The object 'toys' is plural, so it requires the plural auxiliary verb 'are'.
The past participle of 'like' is 'liked'.
Combining these elements gives the correct passive sentence: 'Toys are liked by a child.'.

Option A: This option incorrectly uses 'have', which is used for the present perfect tense. The correct form for present perfect passive would be 'have been liked', but the original sentence is in the simple present tense.
Option B: This is a sentence fragment, not a complete sentence. It is missing the auxiliary verb 'are' which is essential for forming the passive voice in this context.
Option D: This option has a subject-verb agreement error. The subject 'Toys' is plural, but the verb 'is' is singular. Plural subjects require plural verbs.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Active to Passive Voice Conversion (Simple Present Tense) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a grammar question, clear and precise communication is a critical skill for nurses.
Understanding sentence structure helps in writing accurate and unambiguous patient notes, reports, and professional correspondence.
Using the passive voice can be appropriate when the action is more important than the person who performed it (e.g., 'The medication was administered at 0800'), but it should be used judiciously to avoid ambiguity.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the subject, verb, and object in the active sentence: 'A Child' (Subject), 'likes' (Verb), 'toys' (Object).
Determine the tense of the verb. 'Likes' is in the simple present tense.
Recall the rule for converting a simple present active sentence to passive: The object becomes the new subject, and the verb changes to 'am/is/are + past participle (V3)'.
The new subject is 'Toys'. Since 'Toys' is plural, the correct 'be' verb is 'are'.
Change the main verb 'like' to its past participle form, which is 'liked'.
Construct the sentence: 'Toys are liked by a child.' Compare this with the given options to find the match.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Active to Passive Voice Conversion (Simple Present Tense)
Stem keywords: Active voice, Passive Voice, Convert, Simple Present Tense
Lead-in keywords: Convert
Clinical cues: Age/sex group narrows the expected diagnosis, intervention, or normal reference range.

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